Cleansing Operative / Cleaner - Local Authority

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working hours

PPE provided

Training and development

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Cleaner to cover sickness at a medico-legal office, working across the city’s sites. The role focuses on public and administrative areas, maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Part-time position, 15 hours per week, 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.45. DBS check may be required depending on site, with training and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their safe use.
• Basic health and safety knowledge in a cleaning environment.
• Functional literacy and numeracy for records.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across varied sites.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures specific to each site.
• Use cleaning equipment safely following risk assessments.
• Carry out general cleaning: surfaces, floors, sanitising, vacuuming, polishing.
• Manage catering area tasks: wash/dispose of waste, load/unload dishwasher.
• Report damages or issues through ICT systems.
• Undertake specialist or deep-cleaning tasks as required.

Skills

Proven experience in cleaning

Health & safety knowledge

Independent working

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Cleaner

• Hourly Rate: £13.45
• Location: Medico Legal Centre (S3) plus various locations across the city if required
• Job Type: Part-time (15 hours per week) 3.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced Cleaner to join our client, primarily to cover sickness at a medico-legal office, focusing on public and administrative areas. This role requires flexibility to work across different sites within the city, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all assigned areas across various buildings.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures specific to each site.
• Use cleaning equipment, materials, tools, and machinery safely and effectively, following risk assessments and manufacturer guidance.
• Perform typical cleaning duties such as surface cleaning, sweeping, scrubbing floors, sanitising areas, carpet shampooing, vacuum cleaning, polishing, and dusting.
• In catering and dining areas, clear food waste, load and unload dishwashers, and store cleaned items properly.
• Use ICT systems for reporting damages or failures to meet standards.
• Undertake specialist or deep-cleaning tasks as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their safe storage and disposal.
• Basic health and safety knowledge within a cleaning environment.
• Functional literacy and numeracy skills to understand written information and complete records.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and locations.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working hours between 06:00 and 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
• Personal Protective Equipment provided as required.
• Opportunities for training and performance development.

Additional Requirements:

• Depending on the site, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
• Compliance with Sheffield City Council policies including Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Safeguarding.